Catholic Mom Converts: Laughs and Littles Podcast (Annie & Sarah Catholic Moms)
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| 13 Jul 2024 | Time to Say Goodbye EP83 | 00:25:21 | |
It’s bittersweet, a little emotional, but it’s time! We’re wrapping up the podcast after 4 great years of conversation about friendship, littles, faith, and just doing life together! We talk about the reasons why it feels like time and send you off with some other podcast recommendations. If you could rate and review the podcast one last time, that would help it stay on the interwebs a little longer, and if you want to reach out you can still email us at laughsandlittles@gmail.com ❤️❤️❤️ Sarah’s Amazing Blog (you can subscribe!) Glimpses of Joy Parenting/Faith/Etc Oh Crap Parenting with Jamie Glowacki (you won't regret it!) Messy Family Podcast: Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family (100 stars) The Healthy Catholic Moms Podcast with Brittany Pearson (fitness, meal prep, living your vocation!) Diapers and Disciples (let's not forget this gold!) Charting with Intimacy (living a faith filled life of chastity, love, and sex) Good Inside with Dr. Becky (great stuff) Faith Formation Podcasts Bible in a Year (know your Scripture!) Catechism in a Year (know your faith!) The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours (updated daily!) St. Josemaria Institute Podcast (a little deeper, often contemplating liturgical seasons and the mysteries of Christ's life in the Gospels) The Pilgrim Soul (Sarah's good friend is one of the 3 very intelligent hosts) | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | Reflections on the Eucharist EP73 | 00:12:00 | |
Inspired by the National Eucharistic Revival, we are chatting about our recent thoughts about the Eucharist, drawing from the Catechism and our time in Eucharistic Adoration. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 18 May 2024 | Wife of Anglican Priest Converts to Catholicism EP81 | 00:57:12 | |
Hannah is a long time listener and we had such a great time hearing her story of God's grace working throughout her life, from great faith formation as a Protestant to InterVarsity Bible studies, to meeting her husband in an Anglican Church (and him becoming an Anglican priest), through infertility, and then 4 kids under 5, to entering the Catholic Church THIS Easter! We know you'll love this one. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | At Home, Back to School, Finding and Keeping the Peace EP70 | 00:32:25 | |
Asking kids about their day, chore routines saving our sanity, working out, catching up - we’re back! Our plan is to release one episode every 3 weeks. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 Possible Conversation Starters After School
We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Mar 2024 | Babies on Airplanes, Day Trips with Husbands EP 79 | 00:39:40 | |
Annie's winery day trip date, Sarah’s trip CA with one baby, how it feels great to step away, inviting older couples over for dinner to widen your perspective, and some of Sarah’s thoughts on the book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Lame Spring Title EP80 | 00:30:24 | |
A silent spiritual retreat weekend, taking the time to think about each kids’ needs, and some habits of good sleepers (adults) from a sleep book titled, "The Sleep Book," by Dr. Guy Meadows. We are SO LOW key in this episode, it's unbelievable. You might even want to listen to this if you need something to relax you to fall asleep. Next episode we will have a special guest with an amazing conversion story. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Confession Snippet | 00:02:24 | |
Whether you're preparing for your first confession, needing to get back into the rhythm, or just want to hear some funny and embarrassing (but not really, because it's all been done before!) confession stories, this one is for you and the full audio can be found on our Patreon. Our next episode on the topic of the Holy Eucharist comes out on November 25th. We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 09 Mar 2024 | To Retreat, or Not Retreat? EP78 | 00:38:39 | |
Mom retreats we loved and hated (and when to retreat from your kids into the bathroom), ideas for immediate consequences to have in your back pocket, first reconciliation, and Annie’s dislike of public forum Q&A’s - it’s a catch up episode! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 06 Jan 2024 | Saints Alive Interview EP76 | 00:20:55 | |
Hear the behind the scenes action of the awesome Saints Alive podcast from co-founder Melissa Dee- we chatted with her about her role in the show, her kids’ names and patron saints, discernment with your spouse when desires differ, and how the Holy Spirit is always at work even when things feel really hard. 🎧 Saint Padre Pio Saints Alive Episode 📋 Saints Alive Website and Free Printable Resources Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 (Extended content with Melissa on Patreon!) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 04 Nov 2023 | Getting Mom Strong! Postpartum Fitness with Brittany from Healthy Catholic Mom EP72 | 00:29:55 | |
Pelvic floor strengthening, Sarah’s love for cardio, feeling sore, the 80/20 balance and keeping alcohol, the uphill battle with fat loss goals and breastfeeding, and Halloween candy! This was a really fun conversation, we hope it motivates you to keep moving and exercising, and check out Brittany’s podcast and website for more! Healthy Catholic Mom Website (free eating lists & workouts!) Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| 05 Feb 2022 | Q&A My Family Disagrees with My Parenting Style | 00:06:32 | |
Is it a side comment to let go of or a boundary to set? A lovely listener, Megan, asks us for ideas about what to do when family members disagree with your parenting style. We chat about when to ignore, when to be super clear, and Annie’s pages of directions she’s given to family watching her kids 😂 | |||
| 26 Feb 2022 | Our Chat on the Catholic Fit Mom Life Show | 00:02:00 | |
Sarah’s month of bread, Annie’s 4 o’clock dinners, and our prayer lives - we did talk about prioritizing health and our current workout routines but we had so much fun chatting with Brittany that we covered quite a range of topics! Check out her podcast link below for the episode! | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | Children's Adoration EP44 | 00:19:23 | |
What does a Holy Hour for littles look like, how you can start one at your parish, and who is it really for? Plus a plug for getting some adoration time solo - how good it is to be drawn out of ourselves and focus solely on Jesus - treat yo’self! 🙌🏼 | |||
| 19 Feb 2022 | Lent, Prayer Routines, and Phone Time | 00:16:01 | |
Off of Annie’s recent retreat, we chat about our prayer lives, changing up phone habits, fortitude, fractals, and how it’s starting to feel Lent-y. | |||
| 05 Mar 2022 | Encanto and Fun-Adjacent Kid Time EP45 | 00:34:58 | |
Sarah analyzing Encanto with her 6 year old (why don’t they talk about Bruno??) and Annie’s plot critiques, as well as some preschool homeschooling and one on one time with kids that’s fun, or at least fun-adjacent. 😅 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 12 Mar 2022 | Every Baby Comes with Bread EP 46 | 00:19:08 | |
Chatting about the phrase, “Each baby comes with a loaf of bread under its arm,” and what we each think that means (a pay raise? a meal train?) because … Annie has some thoughts, and Sarah explains why those might be exaggerated. 🤣 | |||
| 19 Mar 2022 | Q&A Actual Tips for Busy Mom Prayer Life? | 00:07:42 | |
Offering up diaper changes, planning what type of prayer to pray at certain times of day, going for prayer walks - we chat about some practical tips for prioritizing prayer life when you’re drowning in babies. 🥳 | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | Regulating Everyone's Emotions | 00:13:38 | |
He’s sleeping well, he’s not hungry, he’s just got a LOT of emotions - chatting about tantrums and how much work it takes to be the regulated adult who can help regulate the kid. 😵💫 | |||
| 02 Apr 2022 | Ask Mother Teresa To Help You EP47 | 00:31:05 | |
Mother Teresa’s boss wisdom on prayer, work, and chatting about what’s really necessary. Plus when kids are being just plain rude, and Sarah’s obsession with cloistered life. We’re still on our prayer kick! Join in. 🤗 In This House of Brede Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 09 Apr 2022 | Broken Pipes and Daily Bread | 00:06:19 | |
Tears & drilling to find a broken pipe, Sarah’s 4 year old’s cavities sending her on a journey (anyone else into The Dental Diet book?) and just being there to listen when things feel really hard and you’re angry with God. | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | We Don't Pray the Family Rosary EP48 | 00:43:56 | |
From reluctantly mumbling along to hosting a moms rosary group or ambushing friends to pray it with us - our journeys with the rosary and discussing the 15 Promises of the Rosary that Our Lady gave to St. Dominic. The episode title is just a tad click-baity but it’s true! And it’s not as awesome as the title that Diapers and Disciples gave their rosary episode 😂 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 23 Apr 2022 | Thanks, I Showered | 00:06:01 | |
When self-care is taking a shower or pooping alone … that’s not self-care. 😂 Talking about how we empathize with the idea and get why this reel is funny, but also how much more than that we need to feel fully alive. And let’s learn to own a compliment. 😅 | |||
| 30 Apr 2022 | Life of Detachment and Planting Bulbs | 00:02:16 | |
Spring is in the air, houses are on our mind! Annie’s search for a new house led Sarah to looking at open houses - even though it’s not time for them to move at all. Being detached and present, letting go of restless, fruitless “what-ifs” and planting flowers you’re not sure you’ll see grow. | |||
| 07 May 2022 | S.P.I.C.E. EP49 | 00:37:57 | |
You are a Spicy person! Off the Creighton acronym, we’re putting some thought and energy into ways to connect with our spouses besides watching a show together - even when we really just want to be horizontal. Annie’s moving out of the season of avoiding pregnancy and Sarah’s moving into it, and we talk about date night activity ideas, having fun playing games, and enjoying each other when that really unitive, awesome option is off the table. 😉 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Why Asian Saints Specifically? | 00:11:23 | |
*In MAY* Sarah tells Annie about a cool feature on the Hallow app in May - Asian saint stories from Meg Hunter-Kilmer’s book Pray For Us, read by Asian American Catholics! | |||
| 14 May 2022 | Q&A: Pushback On Converting? | 00:09:56 | |
Listener Melissa asks us to share our experiences with old friends who have different political leanings or religious views after our conversions - Sarah had zero conflict, Annie had some … outside of social media, do people even care? 🙃 | |||
| 21 May 2022 | 6 Year Old Magic | 00:02:25 | |
Evangeline and Clara take over this bonus episode! What bugs them, would they want more siblings, what’s great about being the oldest kid (and the worst). They got to spend a day crafting together recently and they were in heaven. So cute to see their friendship still going! 🥰 | |||
| 28 May 2022 | Season 3 Finale! EP50 | 00:17:32 | |
Our summer plans, our Patreon plans, the technical side of recording, and just how much we’ve loved doing this for the last two years! We may pop back in once or twice but mostly we’ll be back in September! (and will one or more of us be pregnant then? 😅 we shall see!) | |||
| 10 Sep 2022 | Anybody Pregnant? (Part 1 Back to School) EP51 | 00:31:42 | |
We're baaaaack! It's been a long time. We're catching you up on who got pregnant this summer, Annie's sustainable hosting style (ie politely kicking people out at 6:02), and Sarah's new kid-free activity and Costco conversion. It's good to be recording again, thanks for listening! Share us with a mom friend who needs some laughs. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | Back to School Part 2 EP52 | 00:20:17 | |
No diapers at all for the first time, announcing a pregnancy or hiding it, Annie’s new house, looking ahead to the fall and leaning into strengths! | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Advent is Coming (Again) | 00:36:30 | |
*Re-published episode for a review or new listeners* What do you want your Advent to look like this year? Sending Christmas cards, present wrapping strategies, sharing wish lists strategically, purging toys - don’t let the Christmas hustle steal your Advent Joy! We’re chatting about how we want to slow down and Advent well - and what we’re doing now to make that happen.
Put parchment paper in your dutch oven pot, put the lid on, let the dough sit 8-15 hours. Cook with the lid on for 45 minutes, 425 deg. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 24 Sep 2022 | The Empowered Wife Book Discussion | 00:07:30 | |
A terrible waste of time, or life changing? A teaser from an episode that you can find on our ✨Patreon ✨ | |||
| 01 Oct 2022 | Party Time EP53 | 00:30:19 | |
Annie's cake serving hack, Sarah's bewilderment at the gift situation, and unrealistic expectations of our own birthdays of yesteryear - we're revisiting the kid birthday party situation because we like thinking about how to keep things sustainable. 🎉 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 15 Oct 2022 | Shopping & Style EP 54 | 00:34:33 | |
Sarah’s love for clothes and having a Laudato Si lens for shopping, Annie’s minimalism, and a discussion on that Victoria’s Secret song. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 22 Oct 2022 | Q&A Meal Planning | 00:07:46 | |
Moving the Q&A to Patreon -check it out if you haven't yet! What’s your system? Weekly planning, every 3-4 days? We share ours, and Annie’s idea of all her snacks and meals listed for reference, but really it’s just having a system that works for you. 💪🏼 | |||
| 29 Oct 2022 | Minimalism as a Virtue EP 55 | 00:40:06 | |
Prayer, decluttering, the multi step challenging process of minimalism (give yourself a break!), and how we are continually growing and shifting our priorities. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 05 Nov 2022 | Get A Podcast Support Buddy 😂 | 00:05:32 | |
Boy or Girl? Annie finds out the gender of Baby #4 🎉 and why you should have a support buddy to text when listening to our show 😂 | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | Chore Charts vs Teaching Kids Awareness EP 56 | 00:15:05 | |
An exciting announcement 🥳📣 and how we’re still applying concepts from Hunt, Gather, Parent - specifically around teaching kids awareness of problems to be solved and tasks to be done around the house. 🧐 | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Halloween Debrief EP57 | 00:29:39 | |
Getting through Hallowtide, how we need a magical costume box, what we did with the candy, if Annie will get a Christmas tree this year, and dying from daylight savings 😩 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 19 Nov 2022 | A Morning Offering | 00:08:58 | |
How we do it, prayer as water for the soul, the lay movements we’re part of - just a little chat about prayer habits for you! 🙏 | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | Almost Nothing 😆 | 00:01:08 | |
Early snow, breaks from book series, and that's it! We've got some good content we're working on editing, we've been busy with hosting our Thanksgivings, and we've even put a pause on our Patreon members this month. You'll be able join in January if you are interested, but as of now, all new memberships are on hold. We're recording this upcoming week and hoping to get a full episode out next weekend. Peace! | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | All We Want For Advent Is…? EP58 | 00:54:25 | |
Second trimesters, what does a successful Advent and Christmas season look like, obedience beans, and kids complaining about dinner - we’ve been busy hosting family and being sick (bleh!) so finally getting a chance to catch up on all the things! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 07 Jan 2023 | Why We’re Not Homeschooling Now EP59 | 00:31:33 | |
Why we have our kids in school and how that works for our families - chatting about what we liked from our brief stints with homeschooling and what is great about kids being in school now, the morning rush, the sibling time, plus more questions we got from a listener about this topic! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 14 Jan 2023 | Sweet January Vibes EP60 | 00:32:42 | |
Bikes, Spiritual Communion prayer, worrying about kids, New Year’s resolutions, Pope Benedict, kids wearing underwear, and potty training boys 💩 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 21 Jan 2023 | "You're Fine" | 00:04:24 | |
Quick chat about what not to say, but what we usually do say, when your kid gets hurt. 🤗 In short, silence is golden. | |||
| 28 Jan 2023 | Our Routines & The Chosen EP61 | 00:29:21 | |
Work out and breakfast routines, locking bedroom doors, The Chosen show, the possibility of guests on the show, and more! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 04 Feb 2023 | Fair Play Book Discussion Preview | 00:07:52 | |
We had so much fun reading and talking about Fair Play by Eve Rodsky - (the opposite of The Empowered Wife?? too aggressive/competitive or an efficient system to streamline domestic duties?) - here’s a teaser of our full conversation, available on our Patreon! If you’ve thought about joining, now is a great time to give it a chance, come on over and check it out! Download the Patreon app and search for Laughs and Littles 🤗 | |||
| 17 Feb 2024 | (REPOST) Lent: Keep It Simple EP62 | 00:28:26 | |
Practical tips for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving when you’re pregnant or nursing and have got littles to care for during Lent. Simple (not easy!) ideas focused on mindfulness and drawing you closer to Jesus during this season of preparation. 🙏🏼 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 18 Feb 2023 | Flow Reading with Kids EP63 | 00:23:48 | |
What we’re reading with our kids, how we read and answer questions, books we can read with different ages together, how we teach getting into the flow of a narrative and how many books Annie gets from the library each month - just all things books this episode! “Why Good Children’s Literature Matters” Diapers and Disciples Episode Read Aloud Revival Book Lists: https://readaloudrevival.com/recommends/ Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 04 Mar 2023 | In Charge, Fr. Mike, Robots, & Podcast Recs 🥳 | 00:18:30 | |
Fun chat about changing the rules when you need to, our disconnection from food, and a delightful podcast Annie recommended to Sarah 6 months ago that she’s finally listening to now. | |||
| 18 Mar 2023 | 6 Babies & Business with Cultivating Catholics EP64 | 00:34:35 | |
Trying new things - our first guest on the show! We had a blast chatting with Sam from Cultivating Catholics about postpartum, baby spacing, making time for friends and working out, and the Brown Scapular! If you’re looking for serious interviews, this still isn’t that show! 😂 Instagram Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | What We Pay Attention To EP65 | 00:24:07 | |
We’re talking about Catherine Price’s book, How To Break Up With Your Phone! The focus it takes to do just one thing at a time, intentional scrolling vs 2 minutes here and there, reminders of mindfulness, and more from this helpful book! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 15 Apr 2023 | Breastfeeding and Ina May EP66 | 00:54:31 | |
Our last episode before a long maternity break! Sharing our thoughts on Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding and Guide to Childbirth, our current bedtime routines, and Annie’s obsession with Meghan Trainor Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 29 Apr 2023 | Annie's Birth Story EP67 | 00:33:53 | |
Dominic is here! 😍 Annie shares how this birth was different from her others, how nursing and postpartum life is going, and Sarah listens somewhat enviously with 6 weeks of third trimester still to go. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 13 May 2023 | Learning the Faith Alongside Kids EP68 | 00:26:55 | |
Catholic Sprouts host Nancy Bandzuch joins us for another guest episode! We chat about how we as parents can authentically and effectively teach our kids about our faith, her family’s devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and how we all enjoy dropping our kids off at school in the mornings 😅 Plus, her new book, Catholic Social Teaching for Youth, which goes on sale this month! We keep saying it's our last episode before break, but we couldn't resist this opportunity! We'll record Sarah's birth story and then for real take a break!
Nancy's Blog on the Sacred Heart of Jesus We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Another ⭐️ Home Birth Story EP69 | 00:40:51 | |
As promised, Sarah shares the story of Joseph’s birth! Another home birth with the beloved tub, but very different than John’s - more of a marathon for everyone, for sure! 🙃 From the 38 week nesting panic to processing the Pros/Cons of home birth with long labors, to resting hard in the recovery time, this is a fun episode! 💞 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 08 May 2020 | Keeping Your Kids Catholic EP1 | 00:32:33 | |
Sarah and Annie chat about 4 keys to keeping your kids Catholic. Things we've identified and put into practice to help our kids grow in love of God and prayer, and hopefully make the faith their own one day. | |||
| 08 May 2020 | Baby's First Birthday EP2 | 00:21:15 | |
How to host simple birthday parties that are also life-giving for you. We also dive into celebrating baptismal birthdays. | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Date Night Stories & Tips EP3 | 00:24:01 | |
We share two ways to find free babysitting, and chat about creative date ideas that have worked for us. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Sarah's Birth Story (with Annie there!) EP4 | 00:35:09 | |
Annie has asked 3 different friends to be doulas, and she was asked to be Sarah's doula just three hours before the baby came. Being a friend doula is a huge honor, a wild ride, and really cements a friendship. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Baby Names That Start Spiritual Conversations EP5 | 00:29:15 | |
Baby names as onramps to share the faith. How we each go about deciding on names, our philosophies, and what we love about naming. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 21 May 2020 | All Things Crunchy EP6 | 00:32:26 | |
From CBD to placenta pills. Plus, Annie shares why she hates Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning ads. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Sharing Our Miscarriage Stories EP10 | 00:52:25 | |
We hope that our stories of losing our babies help you navigate this for yourself or alongside a friend. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 25 May 2020 | Mass and Grace During Covid EP7 | 00:27:21 | |
Our experiences returning to Mass as COVID restrictions lift. Taking kids or going alone, receiving the Eucharist or not, and all the emotions that come with it. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 27 May 2020 | And The Giveaway Winner Is ... ! | 00:03:45 | |
Clara (4) and Evangeline (4 1/2) announce the giveaway winner and share their opinions about the podcast and Amazon shopping. Thanks for the reviews!
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| 02 Jun 2020 | Conversations About Race With Littles EP8 | 00:37:46 | |
How we’ve been processing the news about George Floyd as white moms of littles. We’re brainstorming what it looks like to oppose racism in our daily lives, once we’ve put down our phones and picked up the baby - or the kid who has pinworms. 🤢
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Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 14 Jun 2020 | I Am Not Available EP9 | 00:47:33 | |
That magical point in the day when Mama gets a break. How we’ve gotten our kids to do a “cozy time,” and what we do while we are not available to them. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Making Mom Friends EP11 | 00:42:45 | |
How to build and keep community when you’re in a new place or season of life (maybe you’re moving, like Sarah, or your friends are moving away, like Annie.) We chat about how to meet, make, and sustain mom friends. We all hate being the new person and feeling unknown, so here’s some practical tips to getting out there and getting yourself some new besties. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Four Year Old Magic | 00:03:05 | |
Our big girls Clara and Evangeline share their favorite saints, where they like to pray, what they're doing in homeschool time these days, and more! | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Sex, Sleep, & Breastfeeding EP12 | 00:20:18 | |
We're talking about saying no to pressure and guilt when it comes to decisions about weaning and baby sleep. Taking a more holistic view and saying yes to things that will strengthen our marriages and our health. | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | Declutter As You Go EP13 | 00:08:06 | |
Two things we organized this week. Decluttering is a journey; seasons change, kids keep growing, and there’s usually a “crap pile” to sort through - but we talk about the joy we find in that one drawer being easier to use. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | Goodbye, Season One EP14 | 00:07:33 | |
Sarah prepares to move out of state, and we preview some of the topics we’re excited to chat about in the fall. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for Season 2!
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| 14 Sep 2020 | Bypass The 20 Min Tantrum (Season 2 TRAILER) | 00:03:53 | |
States apart, but we (Sarah & Annie) are still chatting about all things on faith, friendship, and motherhood! | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Transition from 1-2 & Postpartum Stories EP15 | 00:37:18 | |
How to postpartum like a boss, transition from 1-2, and also 2-3. Annie shares tips on how to facilitate sibling bonding, and Sarah focuses on how to get creative in getting that self-care time when you’re a mama of more than one! Namely, be shameless in asking for help. 😉 PostPartum Like a Boss Blog: http://www.thefikelife.com/2015/07/how-to-postpartum-like-boss.html This episode was sponsored by Kathleen Heath Sleep Consulting: Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Our (vulnerable) Conversion Stories EP16 | 00:58:52 | |
For both of us, God worked powerfully through our husbands. In Sarah’s case it was a slow process over several years, and for Annie it was a bomb dropped on her nine months after getting married. Who doesn’t love a good conversion story? For the greater glory of God! We hope you enjoy. Sarah’s conversion story in blog form: Grateful for Humanae Vitae This episode was sponsored by Kids' Liturgy https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | Tips for Sibling Room Sharing EP17 | 00:29:40 | |
How to make bedtime happen, dealing with early wake ups, and all that good stuff. Annie went for it when her second kid was 9 months old, Sarah tried and it failed her first time, but it worked out when her two were a bit older. Whether it’s kicking the baby out of your room or making space for an office, it’s nice to free up a room and initiate more sibling bonding. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱
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| 30 Oct 2020 | Our Chat on Diapers and Disciples with Amber O'Hearn | 00:02:27 | |
"Littles, Mom Friends, and Early Homeschooling with Sarah O'Brien and Annie Tarr" | |||
| 06 Nov 2020 | Spacing Out Babies EP18 | 01:02:09 | |
We share our experiences with accepting surprise and planned babies, ovulation strips, talking to a priest, finding out genders, and we chat about the factors we consider as we prayerfully discern with our spouses how to use NFP. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Santa Claus EP19 | 00:46:26 | |
Big issues: how to do Santa without lying to your kids OR becoming the Grinch. 🎅🏼🎄🤔 We share our experiences of Santa growing up, how we’ve gone about thinking about it for our kids (or not thinking about it at all, in Sarah’s case), fantasy books and cultivating imagination, and what we do for Saint Nicholas Day. 🎁 We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope that you’ll enjoy the conversation! We'd love to hear from you...as long as you don't want to write an angry e-mail about how much you think Santa from the North Pole and Saint Nicholas in heaven are actually the same person and that lots of Catholics celebrate Santa and we should just stop. We know! :D This episode is sponsored by Jennie Bishop, author, speaker, missionary, and founder of Purity Works. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 12 Dec 2020 | Let’s Catch Up: Thanksgiving & Advent EP20 | 00:48:42 | |
We're literally just catching up after the whirlwind of Thanksgiving travel and share what’s on our minds as we’re settling into this Advent season. Everything from what we’re reading, Annie’s Advent candle fail, to if we let our girls wear makeup, with a mini-debate (lol, not really) about circumcision thrown in there. 😂🤪 We hope you enjoy!
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| 18 Dec 2020 | Laughs and Littles TRAILER: Catholic Mom Friends | 00:03:16 | |
We’re your hosts, Annie and Sarah, and this podcast was born as a way for us to keep in touch as our friendship became long distance. We love talking about any and all things related to mom and faith life - and we often disagree, but we always enjoy laughing with each other. Our hope is that these conversations will inspire you to pursue deeper friendships that can sustain you as you live out your vocation as a mom. Life with littles is better when we do it together. 🌱
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| 20 Jan 2021 | Our Chat on 500 Seconds to Joy with Stephanie Clarisse | 00:01:20 | |
"How to Make Mom Friends // with Annie & Sarah from the Laughs and Littles podcast" | |||
| 09 Jan 2021 | Nitty Gritty NFP EP21 | 00:33:41 | |
Charting, excess mucus, and how we handle the whole postpartum phase. We dive into ovulation strips for avoiding, and share conversations with our husbands we never thought we’d have.
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| 12 Apr 2021 | Our Chat on Heart, Home, Faith, with Olivia McCarthy | 00:01:04 | |
We chat about community, social media, charting, and life as Catholic moms. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 | |||
| 23 Jan 2021 | Annie's Road Trip to Sarah EP22 | 00:27:33 | |
What's the point in cleaning the house before hosting a family with 3 kids under 5? Sarah had to overcome her introvert's resistance to hospitality when Annie's family recently trekked to Sarah's new city! 3 nights, 2 full days, 6 kids under 5 years old. We talk about delegating dinner prep, the fake birthday party that happened, and lovely game nights. Plus, Annie shares about being hosted for dinner by Amber O’Hearn of Diapers and Disciples on her drive back - experiencing all kinds of levels of hospitality! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 06 Feb 2021 | Gentle Discipline 6-18 Months EP23 | 00:27:25 | |
Biting, hair pulling, tantrums, diaper change wrestling matches - we’re talking about how we as parents can address these behaviors and start forming good habits with our kids early on. Our approach is to view discipline as a teaching opportunity and to treat our kids with dignity and respect ... even when they may be biting us on the neck. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 20 Feb 2021 | Laudato Si’ For Lent EP24 | 00:40:13 | |
Cloth diapering as a spiritual practice, composting, gardening, buying choices, interior conversion, and minimalism - today we’re chatting about Sarah’s love for papal encyclicals and why Laudato Si’ should be on your reading list for Lent this year.
A Growing Home podcast Laudato Si by Pope Francis on Amazon The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture by Haley Stewart Amoris Laetitia by Pope Francis Terra Cycle Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Our Chat on A Shower of Roses with Jenna | 00:02:22 | |
March 7, 20201: 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B) | |||
| 06 Mar 2021 | Minimalist Baby Registry Wins and Fails EP 25 | 00:49:51 | |
The baby registry world is overwhelming - we want to know what other moms have done. Whether you’re expecting your first or preparing for Baby #4 like Sarah, we’ve got you covered. Things we’ve tried and don’t like (slings, diaper bags) to our must-have items, and how to keep it minimal. We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 13 Mar 2021 | Getting Covid and Not Lenting Enough EP 26 | 00:15:58 | |
We’re catching up on life after Sarah got Covid and Annie survived a kid’s birthday. We chat about Sarah’s home birth prep, how we’re both feeling about Lent, and how glorious it is to be so close to Spring. | |||
| 27 Mar 2021 | Real Talk! Potty Training EP 27 | 00:38:15 | |
The steps we take to teach this new skill, the signs we use to determine readiness, and some hilarious and terrible stories we’ve lived to tell about after potty training 5 kids between the two of us. Potty training is exciting, emotionally exhausting, and definitely an experience that will go better with a good friend at your side. If you don’t have that, save this episode for those days when poop is all you can think about. THANK YOU to our sponsor, author Jamie Glowacki, of "Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Right" Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | New: Mini Q&A Episodes | 00:03:37 | |
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| 14 Apr 2021 | Q&A: Can Kids Be Reverent During Prayer? | 00:10:07 | |
In the first of our Q&A series, we respond to listener Rachel’s question about how we expect kids to behave during family prayer. We chat about what family prayer looks like for each of us and what it means for kids 3 and under to act reverently. | |||
| 10 Apr 2021 | How to Simplify Kids’ Clothing Storage EP28 | 00:21:16 | |
Transitioning to spring weather (Annie got snow and 80 degree weather within a few days in South Bend), we’re thinking about how we’ve been developing the skill of going through our kids’ clothes and storing it in a way that is simple and easy to access. How much we have accessible for them, when we thrift and when we buy new, and when we don’t let them look cuter than us - we’ve got spring organizing on our minds. | |||
| 24 Apr 2021 | Don't Feel Guilty EP29 | 00:23:56 | |
Historically, moms have not entertained their littles all day. If you want to play imaginative games with your kids, great! If you don’t, then don’t! Kids are needy but we chat about getting them to play independently, talking to them less but listening more, and lowering the bar so nice mom doesn’t switch to psycho mom. Bottom line, don’t feel guilty. IG https://www.instagram.com/laughs_and_littles/ We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Feel like reading Sarah’s personal blog? Want to start your own podcast? Buzzsprout is the place to start! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Goodbye, Season Two EP31 | 00:04:08 | |
We’re taking a break while Sarah has a baby and postpartums like a boss! When we return, our oldest kids will be in full day school for the first time and it’ll be a whole new ball game. (May need to change that IG description about being early homeschoolers 😂)
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| 30 Apr 2021 | Q&A: Mass with Kids | 00:14:19 | |
Snacks or not, board books or coloring or just survival - we answer Morgan’s question and give some tips and tricks for taking kids to Mass - but really, we’re just in this with you. Some seasons are harder than others, but if it makes you feel better, just know your kids aren’t the only ones jumping around like monkeys in the pews. A Growing Home: Listen to the mass Gospel lectionary series. Follow us to see pictures of our lives and episode news! IG https://www.instagram.com/laughs_and_littles/ We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Feel like reading Sarah’s personal blog?
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| 08 May 2021 | Some Final Quick Takes on NFP & Life EP30 | 00:46:31 | |
Kid chores, NFP updates, waiting for baby, Harry Potter, and Annie trying to get Sarah excited about The Chosen again - in this final episode before our wrap up of Season 2, we’re chatting about what’s on our minds these days. IG https://www.instagram.com/laughs_and_littles/ We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Feel like reading Sarah’s personal blog? Want to start your own podcast? Buzzsprout is the place to start! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 05 Jun 2021 | Sarah’s Home Birth Part 1 EP32 | 00:29:08 | |
Sarah got to literally call (or text, rather) the midwife, and Annie got to hear the story for the first time along with you! Water birth, singing through contractions, placenta pics ... what more could you want?
We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Feel like reading Sarah’s personal blog? Want to start your own podcast? Buzzsprout is the place to start! Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 19 Jun 2021 | Sarah Postpartums Like A Boss-ish Part 2 EP33 | 00:20:30 | |
The ups and downs of postpartum recovery, if she’d do a home birth again, getting weepy waiting for milk to come in, cloth diapering a newborn, and other unexpected things as we get into part 2 of Sarah's birth story. We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Feel like reading Sarah’s personal blog? | |||